Global eCommerce Talent (GET)

Alibaba GDT (Global Digital Talent) is an education initiative from Alibaba Group that partners with universities and training providers to accelerate digital skills and inclusive development. Designed for institutions, lecturers and learners, the GDT programme delivers practical learning on cloud technologies, e-commerce, data analytics and digital transformation. By connecting academic partners to industry insights, Alibaba GDT helps institutions modernise curricula and prepares students for roles across the digital economy.

The programme emphasises applied learning, instructor development and networked collaboration. Since its launch, GDT has signed agreements with multiple educational partners, trained hundreds of lecturers and supported thousands of students, creating pathways into internships, project work and industry-aligned certifications. Participating educators gain access to teaching resources, case studies and mentoring from Alibaba practitioners, while students benefit from hands-on labs, bootcamps and exposure to real-world digital projects.

With a growing footprint across countries, GDT builds a practical talent pipeline for universities seeking to upskill their communities and improve graduate employability. The initiative’s networked approach encourages cross-institution collaboration and knowledge exchange, helping smaller institutions access large-scale digital learning tools. For international students and academic partners interested in contemporary digital careers, Alibaba GDT provides a bridge between academic learning and marketplace demands.

The Global eCommerce Talent program is a non-degree course for international students, taught in English, and lasting one year. It offers benefits like live-streamed case studies and access to online classes.

The curriculum includes 15 hours of live-streamed on-location case studies and one year of free access to updated classes and research papers on the AliClass platform. Students develop skills in digital economy and eCommerce through hands-on learning.

Graduates can pursue careers as Digital Marketing Specialists, eCommerce Managers, or Market Research Analysts, working with companies like Alibaba or other industry leaders.